Gold Outlook: Will XAUUSD Break Higher or Lower This Week?

Gold trades in a tight range as traders watch US jobs data, Fed expectations and US-Iran talks. Key XAUUSD levels are $4,595 and $4,366.

SpaceX IPO: What Traders Need to Know About the SPCX Listing

Why SpaceX Could Become the ‘Perfect’ Trading Stock

The SpaceX IPO is already shaping up as one of the biggest market events in years. Financial media, investors and traders are all focused on one question: how will SpaceX trade once it officially lists on the expected date of 12 June?

Trading WTI Crude: Traders optimistic on a deal, but can crude break $90?

Markets are optimistic about a potential US-Iran framework agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension and gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which could ease energy supply constraints and reduce geopolitical risk premiums, although the timeline for a full nuclear deal is considered aggressive and may require extensions; crude prices have fallen from around $108 to below $93 amid volatile reactions to geopolitical developments, with futures indicating that prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing supply uncertainties and gradual recovery in Gulf production and exports.

Trading Gold: Technical levels and an outlook for the week ahead

Gold starts the new trading week with the buyers stepping up, but whether this move can kick will be driven by moves in crude, US 10yr Treasury yields, and the reaction to US economic data.

Trump-Xi Summit Eyed With Geopolitics & Trade In Focus

President Trump is on his way to Beijing for a keenly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi, the first meeting between the two since October 2025. Even if the summit is just a 2-day affair, the agenda is a packed one, with plenty of topics for the two to discuss, and there likely also being plenty for market participants to get their teeth into.

April 2026 US CPI: The Energy Shock Continues

April’s US CPI report pointed to further inflationary pressures making themselves known, as the impact of conflict in the Middle East, and subsequent surge in energy prices, continue to make themselves felt. The near-term policy implications of the data, though, are likely relatively limited.

Gold Outlook: All Eyes on CPI as Geopolitics Stall

Gold remains rangebound as markets await key U.S. CPI and retail sales data for direction. This weekly analysis explores XAUUSD technical levels, inflation outlook, Fed policy expectations, and the impact of stalled U.S.-Iran geopolitical talks on gold’s next move.

April 2026 US Employment Report: Solid Payrolls Print Keeps Fed In ‘Wait & See’ Mode

Headline nonfarm payrolls again topped expectations in April, though the Household Survey was somewhat softer. Regardless, the Fed will remain in ‘wait and see’ mode for the time being, with the inflation side of the mandate continuing to take priority.

Equity Rally Rolls On With Pain Trade Remaining Higher

Risk appetite has roared back as signs of a potential US-Iran agreement spark another leg higher for equities, though the ‘pain trade’ remains higher for now.

JPY Surges Again Amid Further Intervention Speculation

Another sudden round of JPY strength has sparked speculation that the MoF have intervened in the market yet again, though despite these efforts to prop up the currency continuing, they remain unlikely to change the longer-run trend, absent a change in the fundamental backdrop.

Preview For The April 2026 US Jobs Report

This Friday brings our latest update on the state of the US labour market, which has remained mired in a ‘no fire, no hire’ dynamic for some time now. While the figures are unlikely to materially impact the near-term Fed policy outlook, which hinges largely on geopolitical events, the report will nonetheless warrant close attention, especially if any signs of economic uncertainty denting labour demand begin to emerge.

Gold Outlook: Geopolitical Tailwinds Fading, Nonfarm Payrolls Could Be the Deciding Factor

Gold remains rangebound and tilted to the downside, as geopolitical tailwinds gradually lose their potency and interest rate headwinds persist. This week, markets will closely watch the U.S. ISM Services PMI and the nonfarm payrolls report — both could prove pivotal in determining gold's next directional move.

Trading the Week Ahead: Key Risks, Data and Market Levels to Watch

A detailed trading outlook for the week ahead, covering FX, equities, crude oil, central bank decisions, key data releases and technical levels shaping global markets.

JPY Jumps As ‘Yentervention’ Returns

The JPY has surged over the last couple of sessions as the MoF appear to have finally stepped in to prop up the currency, tilting the risk-reward drastically against JPY bears in the short-term, albeit while being unlikely to change the longer-run trend.

Apple Q2 26 Earnings Review: Record Quarter, but Growth Quality Under Scrutiny

Apple’s Q2 FY26 earnings beat estimates with strong guidance, but rising costs and leadership uncertainty put Apple’s growth quality under scrutiny.

A Turning Point in the Australian Economy and a Possible Final RBA Rate Hike

Australia faces slowing growth as the RBA likely hikes to 4.35%. Markets assess inflation risks, fiscal policy, and whether this marks the final rate move.

April 2026 ECB Review: Staying On Hold

The ECB, as expected, stood pat at the April meeting, reiterating a ‘data-dependent’ approach to policy moving forward.